Adhesion Formation Following Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Surgery

University of Surrey46 enrolled

Overview

To ascertain whether there are fewer adhesions (internal scars) formed following laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery for colorectal diseases than traditional open surgery.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Adhesions

Interventions

LaparoscopyPROCEDURE

A "second-look" laparoscopy, in patients who require further surgery (for example a liver resection or closure of ileostomy).

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Previous elective colonic or rectal resection * Having a further operative intervention at which time a laparoscopy can be performed Exclusion Criteria: * Children \<18 * Further surgery not relating to the primary colorectal surgery

Locations (1)

The Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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